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A judge has ordered a competency evaluation for a homeless man accused of fatally beating someone in a park last month. The Idaho Statesman reported…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the location of a new Utah temple. Church officials said Wednesday they acquired land…

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has asked most state agencies to trim their current budgets by 1% and prepare for more cuts in the coming year. The Idaho…

An interim legislative panel has rejected a proposal that would increase the state tax on alcohol to fund substance abuse treatment programs in…

Yellowstone National Park’s official nonprofit partner raised $1 million in private funds over a 3-day period at the end of September. That…

The United States Mint officially launched America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in Idaho…

As part of a continued effort to send die-hard Raiders fan Charles Buck to a game in Oakland, the ELF Project is hosting a watch party Thursday at…

Big changes are coming to several communities after yesterday’s election. However, others have remained stagnant. The bond that would increase…

UPDATE 8:24 P.M. 11/6/19: Power has been restored to all customers. The outage was caused by an equipment failure at the Sugar Mill Substation. Crews…

The Blackfoot Pool levy failed and now it’s stirring up the question: What is to become of the pool? Blackfoot Mayor Marc Carroll is surprised…

Volunteers with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, Caribou Targhee National Forest, and Bonneville Search and Rescue helped post…

For drivers who pass the Lorenzo Bridge daily, the construction project might feel like it’s been going on for years, but the end is near. The…

Less than a year ago, southeast Idaho didn’t have a resource like the South East Idaho Behavioral Crisis Center. Now, its success is paving the…

In Idaho, millions of dollars are available through federal contracts, but according to experts, more than ninety percent of that funding is being…

As stores start to fill up with holiday shoppers, they’re making sure not only that their shelves are stocked, but their employee list is as…

Slightly cooler temps for Thursday as we pull in the cooler air from the Northwest. We’ll see high pressure settling in for Friday and Saturday…

Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will recognize 28 Idahoans with his 2019 Spirit of Freedom Awards this month. Crapo started the awards in 2002 as a way of…

Two Wyoming agencies have committed a combined $2.5 million to help install wildlife underpasses along US 189 to help reduce wildlife-vehicle…

The Boise Police Department says a 72-year-old woman died after she was struck by a vehicle while crossing a street downtown. The Ada County…

Idaho Falls Community Food Basket has a new project in the works. They have broken ground on a new farm that will help supply food to our…

For the first time ever Boise voters will have to select their next mayor in a runoff election. In Tuesday’s six-way race, City Council…

Fremont County voters were asked to approve a $410,000 permanent increase in the Fremont County Ambulance District tax levy. The district said it…

A Rigby man is in custody after he was caught attempting to enter homes in Idaho Falls Tuesday night. Idaho Falls Police said they were called to…

One of the hardest fought municipal elections this year focused on Pocatello. Three council seats were challenged. The winners were, for Council Seat…

All of the Idaho Falls City Council incumbents sought re-election this year. There was only one race, and that paired incumbent Tom Hally against…

Franklin County Commissioners have warned that if the county does not bring its courthouse into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,…

In Madison County, Rexburg Mayor Jerry Merrill faced a challenge from Travis Brown. Merrill won the race by a vote of 1,383 to 590. In Sugar City,…

In addition to community races, Lemhi County voters were asked to approve two new tax programs. The first would allow Lemhi County to join the…

Power County voters were asked to approve a $2.9 million construction bond to pay for renovations of Power County Hospital, including a 14,400 square…

Jackson Hole voters gave their approval to 9 of the 10 Special Purpose Excise Tax projects Tuesday. Each of those approved will be paid under revenue…

The biggest issue in Bingham County Tuesday was the proposed creation of a new county recreation district. The district was drawn to include the…

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of two people at a home in Star Valley Ranch. Officers were called to do a…

Shelters across Eastern Idaho are running out of room for cats. “We are overflowing in a big, big way,” said Shaila McGuire, Pocatello…

Three buildings in West Yellowstone were damaged by fire early Tuesday morning according to police. The fire was discovered around 2:20 a.m. by a…

High pressure keeping us dry and mainly sunny for the Snake River Plain. We’ll continue to see some stormy weather to the east. Look for above…

The Department of Energy (DOE) has allocated $1 million to help develop a “higher-value” use for coal, beyond its use in power plants.…

Members of the Fall River Electric Cooperative will not see a rate increase this year. And beginning next year, may see a small reduction. The…

An Ammon man is scheduled to appear for a preliminary court hearing Friday on charges of aggravated battery and resisting and obstructing a police…

Two Jackson Policemen were awarded the town’s Medal of Bravery Commendations by the Jackson Town Council Monday night. The citations reflect…

A Wyoming legislative committee will discuss possibly expanding the Medicaid program in the state. The Joint Revenue Committee will take up the issue…

Teton County, Wyoming voters will decide the fate of ten different ballot issues Tuesday. The Specific Purpose Excise Tax, SPET, is a voter-approved…

A man shot by Idaho police officers has filed a tort claim seeking $9 million in damages after he had his legs amputated after the shooting. The…

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare says 10 people have been hospitalized with vaping-related illnesses. Boise television station KTVB reports…

It has been a contentious election season in many communities this year. Here is a look at some of the key issues we’ll be following Tuesday.…

For years, November has been dubbed Men’s Health Awareness Month. Organizations like Movember use the time to highlight those battling prostate…

What’s in a name? Hundreds of thousands of dollars. Two competing companies deliberated at the Pocatello U.S. District Court on Monday over…

Firefighters help us every day and now an out-of-town fire crew is asking for the community’s help to solve a burglary. A Montana fire crew…

Brian Dripps, the man accused of murdering Angie Dodge in 1996, appeared in court Monday for a status conference. Last week Bonneville County…

An 8-year-old angler set a new catch-and-release record for Gerrard rainbow trout. Sophie Egizi wrangled up the 36.5-inch monster while trolling…

The father of Utah kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart will speak publicly for the first time since coming out as gay at a LGBTQ youth conference.…

The University of Utah says a new mental health institute funded by a $150 million donation from the influential Huntsman family will focus on…

The Power County Hospital District is hoping voters approve a $2.95 million bond to finish facility renovations. The American Falls-based hospital is…

Though it’s been nearly a year since its doors closed, the Blackfoot Pool has another chance at life. On Nov. 5, voters in southeastern Idaho…

High pressure keeping us dry and mainly sunny for the Snake River Plain. We’ll continue to see some stormy weather to the east, which could put…

STATE H. S VOLLEYBALL (SETS WON) 5A TOURNAMENT: Madison 3 Boise 2 Madison 3Coeur d’Alne 1 Skyview 1 Thunder Ridge 3 Thunder Ridge 3Lake City 1…

The legislature’s “Our Kids, Idaho’s Future” K-12 task force held its final meeting before the 2020 legislative session…

5A PLAYOFFS Highland 31Madison 13 4A PLAYOFFS Hillcrest 34Jerome 41 Kuna 56Pocatello 27 Vallivue 41Skyline 0 Nampa 55Century 48 Sandpoint 6Blackfoot…

Yellowstone National Park officials say that despite the challenges of managing visitors eager to photograph wildlife in the park, the number of…

A fire at a home in Burley has displaced two families. The Times-News reports no one was injured in the Sunday night fire, which damaged a home that…

The Seventh Judicial District Magistrate Commission is preparing to interview five candidates for Madison County Magistrate Judge. The vacancy is…

If you’ve been on the hunt for a furry addition for your family, now is the time to adopt. A free adoption event for kittens and cats is going…

About 35,000 Idaho residents have signed up for Medicaid under expanded coverage in the first few days it has been offered. The Idaho Department of…

The body of a missing hunter is recovered. The Caribou County Sheriff’s office was told Wednesday(10/31/19) that 79-year-old Paul Schiffman of…

Fall River Electric Cooperative and the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) are working to determine the exact cause of a power outage that left…

Gas prices rose by 5.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.87 per gallon Monday morning, according to consumer watchdog GasBuddy.com. Its…

The Idaho High Schools Activities Association wrapped up the season at the State Championships on Saturday. The runners have been training for…

A Ridge of High Pressure makes for warmer temps and sunn skies for the region into the first week of November. However, an Air Stagnation Advisory is…

School will be closed Monday November 4, 2019 at White Pine Charter and Stem Academy due to flooding from a burst pipe at White Pine Charter School.…

Teton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a countywide power outage over the weekend . People living in Teton County experienced up to six…

A Ridge of High Pressure makes for warmer temps and sunn skies for the region into the first week of November. However, an Air Stagnation Advisory is…

Saturday evening, East Fork Bikes is hosting the Pocatello premiere of Teton Gravity Research‘s “Winterland” at the H&R Hockey…

Jay Hildebrandt , award-winning anchor and reporter for KIFI-Local News 8 at 5, 6, & 10pm , has announced that he is retiring this month after 35…

Body parts from two cow elk are wasted in the backcountry. A passing by sportsman found cuts of meat abandoned about one mile north of Georgetown on…

A new building on Idaho State University’s Campus will soon change the face of the university.ISU announced plans this week to build an $8.3…

Architecture plans are coming together for the city of Chubbuck. City officials unveiled pictures Friday morning of what the new city hall will look…

The 2019 results show that more students in Idaho are meeting the ACT’s benchmarks in English, math, reading and science. The ACT is one of…

Wearing a fireman costume earned one little boy in Idaho Falls a surprise sweet ride to match his new gear. Three-year-old Joseph won the Idaho Falls…

Construction on a new mini-roundabout at the intersection of 17th Street and 45th Street will begin on Monday. During this time, the intersection…

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School Board has decided it will sell the former Bonneville school property to Pocatello Neighborhood Housing Services for…

We’re moving into a quiet period of weather, with the only exception is a slight chance of snow Sunday and Monday for areas in Western Wyoming…

The Bannock County Assessor’s Office plans to complete 400 property reappraisals every week until the end of April. Under that schedule, the…

Star Valley commuters to the Jackson Hole area will have another option beginning Monday, December 2. START Bus has announced a service expansion to…

An Idaho Falls-based developer plans a major new development in Pocatello. Ball Ventures announced Friday it will build a 404-unit residential…

Two new stores will be opening in Idaho Falls Friday. Smart Foodservice Warehouse Store has a soft opening for business on Friday. The…

The Madison Fire Department, headquartered in Rexburg, is among the many Idaho teams fighting fires in California. Madison sent two crews to help…